Day 1
1️⃣ Stroll Along Shirakawa lane & Gion
🌿 Start your day with a peaceful walk along Shirakawa, a picturesque district with traditional houses and small rivers.
⛩️ Visit Tatsumi, Shrine, a charming little temple hidden in the area.
💡 Tip: Come back in the evening to enjoy the illuminated, romantic atmosphere of Shirakawa.
🚶 Continue to Gion, where you’ll see the famous kabuki theater (minami-za).
🚆 Transport: From Kyoto Station, take bus #100 or #206 to Gion Station (~15 min, 230 JPY).
2️⃣ Hanamikoji Street & Kiyomizudera Temple ⛩️ (25 min walk / 10 min by bus)
🌸 Walk along Hanamikoji Street, the heart of Gion, known for its tea houses and occasional geisha and maiko sightings.
🏯 Continue to Kiyomizudera, famous for its wooden terrace offering breathtaking panoramic views of Kyoto.
💰 Kiyomizudera Entrance Fee: 400 JPY
🚶 Transport:
On foot from Gion (~25 min) to soak in Kyoto’s historic charm.
By bus: Take bus #100 or #206 to Gojo-zaka (~10 min, 230 JPY), then walk 10 min
3️⃣Ninenzaka Street & Nene no Michi Street 🌸
🏯 Wander through these historic streets lined with traditional tea houses and souvenir shops.
Many Many tourist in this Area !!
☕ Perfect spot for a matcha break or a local snack!
🚶 Transport: Walk from Kiyomizudera (~5 min).
4️⃣ Yasaka Shrine & Kodai-ji Temple 🏯
⛩️ Visit Yasaka Shrine, a vibrant Shinto shrine at the heart of Kyoto.
🌿 Nearby, explore Kodai-ji Temple, renowned for its stunning gardens and bamboo grove.
💰 Kodai-ji Temple Entrance: 600 JPY
🚶 Transport: Walk from Ninenzaka (~10 min).
5️⃣Maruyama Park 🌳
(Best during cherry blossom season! 🌸)
🍁 A must-visit nature spot in Kyoto for a refreshing break!
🚶 Transport: Walk from Yasaka Shrine (~5 min).
6️⃣Chion-in temple, 🏯 (Optional but recommended!) Close at 4PM.
🔔 Explore this grand Buddhist temple, famous for its massive Sanmon gate and spiritual atmosphere.
💰 Entrance Fee: Free for outer areas, some sections require a ticket (~500 JPY).
🚶 Transport: Walk from Maruyama Park (~5 min).
7️⃣ Heian Jingu Shrine 🎎 (Northern Higashiyama District)
⛩️ A peaceful, large shrine with a stunning garden.
🥋 If you’re lucky, watch a Kyudo (Japanese archery) or Kendo class at Butokuden
💰 Entrance Fee: Free
🚆 Transport:
Walk from Chion-in (~20 min)
Bus #5 or #100 to Okazaki Koen (~10 min, 230 JPY).
8️⃣ Keage Incline 🌸 (Best in March-April!)
🚂 An abandoned railway track transformed into a beautiful cherry blossom walk.
🚶 Transport: Walk from Heian Jingu (~10 min)
9️⃣ Nanzen-ji Temple & Meiji Aqueduct 🏯 (10 min from Keage Station)
💧 Explore the Meiji Aqueduct, a rare sight inside a Zen temple.
🥾 For hikers, a small trail leads to Daimon-ji Temple (~2-hour hike).
💰 Entrance Fee: Free for the main temple, some sections require a ticket (~500 JPY).
🚶 Transport: Walk from Keage Incline (~10 min).
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